This wide-ranging history of ancient Greek political thought shows what ancient political texts might mean to citizens of the twenty-first century.

• A provocative and wide-ranging history of ancient Greek political thought
• Demonstrates what ancient Greek works of political philosophy might mean to citizens of the twenty-first century
• Examines an array of poetic, historical, and philosophical texts in an effort to locate Greek political thought in its cultural context
• Pays careful attention to the distinctively ancient connections between politics and ethics
• Structured around key themes such as the origins of political thought, political self-definition, revolutions in political thought, democracy and imperialism

About the Author
Ryan K. Balot is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto. The author of Greed and Injustice in Classical Athens (2001) and Greek Political Thought (Blackwell, 2006), he specializes in the history of political thought.

Reviews
"Balot's book is written with admirable clarity and offers a coherent and sophisticated perspective on ancient politics for an undergraduate.... It has a thought-provoking agenda and treats the abstract issues really well." (The Classical Review, 2008)

"This comprehensive and well-informed book fills a niche.... [A] clearly argued and illuminating book. Balot achieves his stated aims with deceptive ease." (Journal of Hellenic Studies, February 2009)

"Balot's book is written with admirable clarity and offers a coherent and sophisticated perspective on ancient politics for an undergraduate audience." (The Classical Review, Vol 58 No. 1, 2008)

"Balot has provided students with a carefully cleared path through several centuries of thought about Greek politics." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review)

"Greek Political Thought is a great starting point for any student interested in the ethical and political thought of the ancient world." (Philosophy Reviews)

Book Information
ISBN 9781405100304
Author Ryan K. Balot
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 522g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm